China visa for citizens of Saudi Arabia
Citizens of Saudi Arabia can visit China without a visa for up to 30 days (30 days per entry).
With a passport of Saudi Arabia
Visa free, 30 days
30 days per entry
Temporary, until 24:00 Beijing time 31 December 2026 (45 countries extended by notice of 4 Nov 2025; Sweden from 10 Nov 2025; United Kingdom and Canada from 17 Feb 2026). After that a visa is needed unless extended again. CZ, LT, US, MX etc. are not on this list.
Where can I travel?
Every destination for citizens of Saudi ArabiaBy purpose of the trip
| Purpose | What you need |
|---|---|
| Tourism | Unilateral visa-free entry (30 days), 30 days |
| Business | Unilateral visa-free entry (30 days), 30 days |
| Family visit | Unilateral visa-free entry (30 days), 30 days |
| Study | Visa free, 30 days |
| Work | Visa free, 30 days |
| Transit | Unilateral visa-free entry (30 days), 30 days |
Ways into China
Unilateral visa-free entry (30 days)
Visa free- Official fee
- Free
- Stay
- up to 30 days per entry
- Processing
- at the port of entry
- Interview
- No
Check before you travel
- Unilateral list end date 31 Dec 2026: no extension into 2027 found on MFA/NIA as of 2026-11-04 (extensions were announced in November in past years). Re-check after mid November 2026.
- Malaysia mutual exemption effective date 17 Jul 2025 not confirmed on a Chinese government page (NIA table dated April 2025 predates it); Azerbaijan date from Azerbaijan MFA, Uzbekistan from Uzbek MFA.
- Russia extension to 31 Dec 2027 confirmed via Shanghai municipal government site quoting MFA spokesperson, not the MFA notice itself.
- Laos, Grenada and Tonga rows in the NIA mutual-exemption table are ambiguous.
- L visa fee not a single figure: depends on nationality and mission; reduced fees until 31 Dec 2026.
Questions
Do citizens of Saudi Arabia need a visa for China?
Citizens of Saudi Arabia can visit China without a visa for up to 30 days (30 days per entry).
How much does it cost?
Unilateral visa-free entry (30 days): Free. This is the official government fee; prices can change, so check the official site before you pay.
Can Sroky apply for me?
Not for this trip yet. Apply on the official site: https://en.nia.gov.cn/.
Can I study or work in China on this?
Study and work need their own permission; see the official site.
China for other passports
Where else can citizens of Saudi Arabia go
Azerbaijan
Australia
Canada
Egypt
Georgia
India
Indonesia
Japan
Kazakhstan
Malaysia
Oman
Qatar
Schengen
Singapore
South Korea
Sri Lanka
Official sources
Checked on November 4, 2026
- Chinese Embassy in Denmark: Notice on Extending the Unilateral Visa-free Policy (4 Nov 2025)
- MFA spokesperson, visa waiver for Canada and UK from 17 Feb 2026
- Shanghai government: visa-free policy for Russia extended to 31 Dec 2027
- NIA: Details of Mutual Visa Exemption Agreements (Apr 2025)
- NIA: Visa-Free Transit Policies (20 Aug 2026)
- Azerbaijan MFA press release No:272/25
- Uzbekistan MFA: entry into force of visa exemption with China
- Chinese Embassy in the US: visa fee reduction extension
- China Online Visa Application (COVA)
Sroky is a private company and is not part of any government. The destination decides on every entry. Rules change: the official source always applies.